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Effect Of Chlorhexidine Skin Prep And Subcuticular Skin Closure On Post-Operative Infectious Morbidity And Wound Complications Following Cesarean Section, Sara Tikkanen, Anna Button, Gideon Zamba, Abbey J. Hardy-Fairbanks
Effect Of Chlorhexidine Skin Prep And Subcuticular Skin Closure On Post-Operative Infectious Morbidity And Wound Complications Following Cesarean Section, Sara Tikkanen, Anna Button, Gideon Zamba, Abbey J. Hardy-Fairbanks
Abbey J Hardy-Fairbanks
Abstract:
Background: The obstetrical department at University of Iowa implemented several interventions at reducing post-operative infections and wound complication rates following a cesarean delivery. We implemented subcuticular closure of the skin following all cesarean sections in February of 2011 and switched from a povidone/iodine skin prep to a chlorhexidine-alcohol prep April 19th 2011. Based on prior studies, we hypothesized a 50% reduction in post cesarean wound complications
Objective:
To determine if changes in skin prep type and closure method decreases post-operative infectious morbidity and wound complications.
Methods:
The study reviewed charts of women who underwent a cesarean …